A study by ZKB, which was recently published in the bank’s “Immobilien aktuell” magazine, shows that single-family house prices in the canton of Zurich have risen massively over the last five years. The higher the price level of the municipality, the greater the price growth, writes the ZKB. For many, the dream of owning a detached house remains out of reach.

After 144 years, the construction of the Sagrada Familia, the monumental basilica by Antonio Gaudi, finally seems to be completed in 2026 – or at least for the time being. The organization responsible for the building writes on its website:”… the beginning of the final stage of construction kicked off with the completion of the towers of the Evangelists (November 2023) and work is currently under way on the Chapel of the Assumption and the tower of Jesus Christ. The Chapel of the Assumption is expected to be finished in 2025 and the tower of Jesus Christ, in 2026.”

Under the title “Transform! Designing the Future of Energy”, the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein is presenting an exhibition on the relationship between design and the future of energy from March 23 to September 24, 2024. The exhibition is dedicated to the transformation of the energy sector from a design perspective.